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So we are torn. We want manufacturing jobs, just for someone else. Deloitte’s public pulse study showed that out of seven key industries, manufacturing ranks second to last as a career choice. It remains perceived by most people as an unstable long-term career choice. And our future talent pool is none too thrilled. Among 18-24 year-olds, manufacturing ranks dead last among industries as a career choice.
It’s really about Service. You want a reliable and reputable company that provides good value that is sustainable.
Talking on a hand-held cellphone while driving is banned in 10 states; Text messaging is banned for all drivers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Finding talented and skilled workers is already difficult. Lets help them stay alive and keep our roads safe.
Train and enforce “no distracted driving,” to your staff. On and off the job.
Be a good example- don’t drive distracted yourself.
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“Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September, and the overall economy grew for the 100th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.”- ISM PMI Low inventories, growth in orders and strong production levels drove the PMI to 60.8 from last month’s 58.8. That 2 point increase is the largest monthly…
The current strength and anticipated growth of Biofuels as a part of US Energy Policy could bode well for the precision machining industry